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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,271.05, 7,273.98 and 3,032.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,271.05, 7,273.98 and 3,032.94 is: 4,185.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,271.05 : 7,273.98 = 3,032.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,271.05/7,273.98 = 3,032.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,271.05x = 7,273.98 × 3,032.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,271.05x = 22,061,563.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,061,563.65/5,271.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,185.42

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